An established national civil contractor is looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter to join their fleet maintenance team in a permanent position.

This is not your standard workshop-based mechanic role. Approximately 95% of your time will be spent in the field , travelling across Victoria and interstate to support equipment operating on major civil and infrastructure projects.

You’ll work across a genuinely varied fleet, from heavy road transport through to earthmoving equipment, vacuum trucks and specialist directional drills.

What's on offer

- Permanent position with a national civil contractor
- Overtime rates and penalties on top
- Living-away-from-home and applicable travel allowances
- Flights and accommodation covered when working away
- Approximately 95% field/site-based work
- Travel throughout Victoria and interstate
- Project rotations can include approximately 2 weeks away / 3 days off or 3 weeks away / 4 days off
- Supportive, down-to-earth team and robust company culture

The work

You’ll be responsible for keeping a diverse fleet maintained and operational across project sites.

Your duties will include:

- Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
- Mechanical repairs and diagnostics
- Attending breakdowns and completing field repairs




- Mechanical and hydraulic fault finding
- Heavy road transport maintenance and repairs
- Maintaining civil and earthmoving equipment
- Inspections and preventative maintenance
- Larger repairs and rebuilds when required
- Working autonomously across different project locations

The fleet

You’ll get exposure to equipment including:

- Volvo, Mack and Isuzu heavy trucks
- Vermeer and Ditch Witch directional drills
- CASE excavators and loaders, skid steers / bobcats
- Light vehicles

What we're looking for

You’ll ideally have:

- Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel / Diesel Mechanic trade qualification
- 2-3+ years’ post-trade experience
- Experience across heavy vehicles, mobile plant or civil equipment
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently in the field
- Current driver's licence
- Willingness to travel extensively and spend extended periods working away
- Ability to complete a pre-employment medical and National Police Check

Previous field service experience, an HC licence, Dogman ticket, Auto Electrical experience or exposure to directional drilling equipment will be highly regarded.

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📌 Heavy Diesel Fitter - Field Service (Melbourne)
🏢 Marble Group
📍 Melbourne